Posts with the tag “shame”

“Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” - Luke 12:15Some sins announce themselves loudly. Others sit quietly in the background and go unnoticed. Greed is one of the quiet ones. Most people would never label themselves as greedy. You might work hard, manage money carefully, and even give generously at times. Yet covetousne...  Read More

“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” - 2 Corinthians 3:17Every person carries something that feels heavier than they want to admit. Some chains look obvious, like addiction or fear. Others hide deep beneath the surface, like insecurity, bitterness, or shame. You try to push forward, but something pulls you back. You try to break free, yet the struggle keeps returning. That kind of ...  Read More

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” - Ephesians 2:10What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t what others say about you but what you’ve been saying about yourself?It’s easy to build a story in your head that’s based on your worst moments. Maybe you keep telling yourself you’re a failure because of something you did. Or you’ve convinced yourself you’ll never ...  Read More

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." - James 5:16   In the journey of faith, facing temptation is an inevitable reality. It's a battle that requires both spiritual and practical strategies. One powerful strategy, often underestimated, is accountability. James 5:16 highlights the st...  Read More

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11   Imagine a life free from the shackles of sin, a life where you are walking in step with God's perfect plan. It's a life filled with purpose, joy, and the fulfillment of His promises. Let's paint a vivid picture of what awaits you when you tak...  Read More

“Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother named him Jabez and said, “I gave birth to him in pain.” (1 Chronicles 4:9)In Jesus’ time, people often named their children a particular name because it sounded like another word, and names were very intentional. We read in 1 Chronicles chapter 4 that Jabez’s name was given to him because his mother was in extreme pain when she gave birth to...  Read More